Phototrophs in Caves

摘要: Phototrophic organisms live in cave entrances, where they can obtain enough sunlight for their growth, and inside show caves, around lamps as lampenflora. At specific points, light microclimatic conditions entrances support life under extreme, dimly lit conditions, providing a refuge certain plants creating significant diversity hotspots some cyanobacteria. Physiological morphocytological adaptations, well etiolated growth of these are common. Phototrophs caves have an impact on litholysis lithogenesis. Biocalcified formations include calcified plant thalli, diverse forms tuffaceous stalactites stromatolitic stalagmites. Sun-illuminated dry submerged including cenotes, ice lava tubes generally understudied. In comparison to phototrophic communities at the lampenflora is less diverse. prehistoric sites, represents major threat sensitive surfaces. addition imposing green patina rock-art paintings, its metabolic products sustain bacteria fungi within biofilm that active bio-weathering agents. Eukaryotic algae dominate communities. Growth underground locations does not cease even with altered emission spectra. Regular removal accompanied by restricted lighting regime, prevents further expansion